Anchorage, Alaska vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 33.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $160,034 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Anchorage, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower